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Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Robert Hummel, Feb 3, 2014.

  1. Robert Hummel

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    Sweet! I was thinking nail polish with thinner but model paint would prob be the same cost and hold up better :)
     
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    Yeah, this stuff seemed to work well, and should be widely available.
     
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    Would Tremclad brand paint work? That stuff sticks to everything :)

    Cheers,
    Stew
     
  4. Robert Hummel

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    Oni305 your plate set has shipped :)
     
  5. Robert Hummel

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    Lol for sure but you want to thin it and drip it in then swirl to spread sit and let dry.
    That's how I'm going to try it anyway :)
    Milling a name plate today

    Another full kit is in the works about 1-2 days out
     
  6. Robert Hummel

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    @skrider
    Well I decided on a blue pearl swirl and it seemed to work out well :)

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    Will see how it looks after it fully drys
     
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    Ooooh, fancy! Looks great! :thumbsup:
     
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    Trying to match the RC spindles blue color ;)
     
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    I got my plates from Robert this morning. Actually it was yesterday, my wife checked the mail on her way to work so I didn't get them till she got home around 12:30am. :) They look good even though he sold them to me as cosmetic blemished. Don't think most people would be able to see the blemish unless they knew to look. Can't wait to get some more of the parts so I can make some progress. Going to be slow going though due to the budget.
     
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  10. Robert Hummel

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    Awesome deal :)
    I will keep an eye out for your progress
     
  11. Robert Hummel

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    Well here it is the second full OX AI kit, I have also added the 65mm bolts required for the X axis assembly and all spacers are milled from Red acrylic
    The Z axis is fitted for nema17
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    Really a work of art!
     
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  13. Robert Hummel

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    Ty!
    After this one goes I won't be doing anymore till mine is done.
    The mill will be to busy milling Kits for my new build.
    Only ten will be put together for release :)
     
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    Oooh, those acrylic spacers are snazzy! :thumbsup:
     
  15. Robert Hummel

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    Ty got a new bit for acrylic so I gave it a run for its money :)
    Not bad for an $8 bit :D
     
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    Which bit? I just spent $20 on another plastics bit mentioned around here. That's a great looking finish, even better for $8!
     
  17. Robert Hummel

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    I pic them up now at Canadian Tire a local hardware/everything type store.
    It is a simple dual flute "not two flute" 1/8 - 1/4 shank next time I'm there I plan in getting a few more for sure
    I'm sure it's for wood but works well :)
     
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    Do you have the Canadian Tire part number?
     
  19. Robert Hummel

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    I will get it for you when I pop in I don't have the package anymore
     
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    I was just thinking seeing the plastic cut out and the paint added in the OX recess I wonder how cool it would look if you could glue a colored plastic inlay in the OX aluminum recess :) Just a thought
     
  21. Robert Hummel

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    Dude! Now I'm going to be adding some LEDs to that idea "knightrider OX" lol
     
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    Ooh, so many ideas. Pimp my CNC...
     
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    lol too fun! :D
     
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    Machines that 'glow in the dark' :thumbsup:

    Tweakie.
     
  25. Robert Hummel

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    Here ya go :)
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    Robert, can I order 2 kits from u?
     
  27. Robert Hummel

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    When you say kits do you mean like the one I posted or a 4 plate kit with belt clips and hardware?
     
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    Yes the 4 plate kit with beltclips and hardware for OX.
     
  29. Robert Hummel

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    I will be going to the metal shop tomorrow to pick up stock and swinging by my endmill supplier.
    Two kits will take me a few days, will PM you when I have some ready.
     
  30. Robert Hummel

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    Bin real busy with my new kit ;) mill has not stopped for days lol
     
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